This function allows the user to output a PAMCRASH (.pc) data file directly from the DSI database.
1. DSI prompts:
> ENTER FILE NAME OR "STOP" TO EXIT
¡¤ Enter a file name (up to 24 characters).
2. If the file name already exists, the program will prompt the following message:
> FILENAME ALREADY EXISTS, O.K. TO OVERWRITE. (Y/N)
¡¤ YES will overwrite the existing file.
¡¤ NO will prompt for a file name.
3. DSI prompts:
> SELECT PAMCRASH VERSION:
? 1 - SEQUENTIAL
2 - FREE NUMBERING
> DO YOU WANT TO USE KEYWORD INPUT (Y/N)
? YES / NO
4. DSI prompts:
> OUTPUT ONLY ACTIVE PARTS. (Y/N)
? YES / NO
5. DSI prompts for optional keyword cards via pop ups.
6. DSI prompts:
> ENTER TITLE
¡¤ The user enters an alphanumeric title containing a maximum of 48 characters.
¡¤ DSI returns the user to the FILE MANAGER menu.
Note: If the properties/materials are not assigned to the parts in the database, DSI prompts the user to define the properties/materials by default, by global default, or by part. Supported properties are listed in Appendix A, DSI Capabilities for F.E.A. Programs.